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The PANoptosome: A new frontier in innate immune responses

The PANoptosome: A new frontier in innate immune responses

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital immunologists have identified how immune sensors in infected cells organize and laun

The PANoptosome: A new frontier in innate immune responses

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital immunologists have identified how immune sensors in infected cells organize and laun
Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly lower morbidity and mortality, according to a study published i

Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly lower morbidity and mortality, according to a study published i
Study uncovers novel mechanisms behind food allergies

Study uncovers novel mechanisms behind food allergies

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Mucosal Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2023.12.001A recent Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on the mechanisms of a

Study uncovers novel mechanisms behind food allergies

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Mucosal Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2023.12.001A recent Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on the mechanisms of a
COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.

COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologySchematic representation summarizing the main findings. The KR mutant SARS-CoV-2 infected patients display high magnitude of immune response.
Leflunomide considered safe, effective for psoriatic arthritis

Leflunomide considered safe, effective for psoriatic arthritis

Leflunomide is effective for the treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis in daily clinical practice, according to a study published online Oct. 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDa

Leflunomide considered safe, effective for psoriatic arthritis

Leflunomide is effective for the treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis in daily clinical practice, according to a study published online Oct. 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDa
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons strongly linked to raised rheumatoid arthritis risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk o
Smokers who consume too much sodium at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Smokers who consume too much sodium at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Oxford University PressCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainA new study published online in the journalRheumatologytoday indicates that the interaction between high sodium intake a

Smokers who consume too much sodium at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Oxford University PressCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainA new study published online in the journalRheumatologytoday indicates that the interaction between high sodium intake a
Running, even in excess, doesn't lead to more osteoarthritis and hip replacements

Running, even in excess, doesn't lead to more osteoarthritis and hip replacements

by Dan Krotz,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryCredit: Berkeley Lab photographer Roy Kaltschmidt(Medical Xpress)—Need another reason to dust off those running shoes in the back of the closet?

Running, even in excess, doesn't lead to more osteoarthritis and hip replacements

by Dan Krotz,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryCredit: Berkeley Lab photographer Roy Kaltschmidt(Medical Xpress)—Need another reason to dust off those running shoes in the back of the closet?
Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

byEuropean Lung FoundationMilan, Italy: Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research
Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly
Language barriers may cause some children to be underdiagnosed for allergic conditions

Language barriers may cause some children to be underdiagnosed for allergic conditions

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance of language

Language barriers may cause some children to be underdiagnosed for allergic conditions

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance of language